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Masters in Data Science in Singapore

A Data Science master's combines statistics, programming and machine learning to turn data into decisions, usually with a capstone on real datasets. Here is how studying it in Singapore works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.

  • 3 universities compared
  • From ₹31 lakh – ₹54 lakh
  • Intakes: August (main)
  • Post-study work

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Masters in Data Science in Singapore: what does it cost and is it worth it?

A master's in Data Science in Singapore usually takes 1–1.5 years. On our list, 3 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹31 lakh – ₹54 lakh (SUTD) to ₹31 lakh – ₹61 lakh (NUS). After graduating: no post-study visa route; graduates apply for an Employment Pass or S Pass with a job offer.

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Masters in Data Science in Singapore at a glance

Duration
1–1.5 years
Tuition (international)
≈ S$30,000 – 70,000 for a one-year master's
Living costs
≈ S$1,500 – 2,500 per month
Typical budget
₹30–60 lakh
Intakes
August (main), January for some programs
English tests
IELTS or TOEFL (often waived for English-medium degrees at some universities)
GRE / GMAT
GRE/GMAT is asked for some business and research programs
Post-study work
No post-study visa route; graduates apply for an Employment Pass or S Pass with a job offer

Overview

Why study Data Science in Singapore?

A Data Science master's combines statistics, programming and machine learning to turn data into decisions, usually with a capstone on real datasets.

Singapore offers globally ranked universities close to India, safe, English-speaking city and asia hub for finance and tech.

Universities

Universities for Data Science in Singapore

Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.

Universities for Data Science in Singapore
UniversityCityTuition a yearTotal in ₹
SUTDSingaporeS$20,000 – S$50,000₹31 lakh – ₹54 lakh
NTU SingaporeSingaporeS$20,000 – S$55,000₹31 lakh – ₹57 lakh
NUSSingaporeS$20,000 – S$60,000₹31 lakh – ₹61 lakh

Specialisations

Popular Data Science specialisations

Machine Learning

Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Singapore.

Big Data Engineering

Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Singapore.

Applied Statistics

Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Singapore.

Health Data Science

Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Singapore.

NLP

Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Singapore.

Eligibility

Entry requirements

Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.

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  • Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE (any branch) with maths
  • Bachelor's: B.Sc in Statistics, Maths or CS
  • Bachelor's: B.Com/BBA with strong quantitative coursework (some programs)
  • Prerequisite: Statistics and probability
  • Prerequisite: Linear algebra / calculus
  • Prerequisite: Python or R
  • English: IELTS or TOEFL (often waived for English-medium degrees at some universities)
  • GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked for some business and research programs

Careers

Careers after Data Science in Singapore

Careers after Data Science in Singapore
Common rolesSkills employers look for
Data ScientistPython / R
Data AnalystSQL
ML EngineerStatistical modelling
Data EngineerData visualisation
Quantitative AnalystPython / R

FAQs

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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Singapore offers globally ranked universities close to India. Typical roles afterwards include Data Scientist, Data Analyst and ML Engineer.

On our list: SUTD, NTU Singapore and NUS.

From ₹31 lakh – ₹54 lakh at SUTD up to ₹31 lakh – ₹61 lakh, including living and one-time costs.

Most universities accept b.Tech/BE (any branch) with maths, b.Sc in Statistics, Maths or CS and b.Com/BBA with strong quantitative coursework (some programs), with statistics and probability, linear algebra / calculus and python or R, plus IELTS or TOEFL (often waived for English-medium degrees at some universities).

No post-study visa route; graduates apply for an Employment Pass or S Pass with a job offer. During your studies: up to 16 hours a week during term at approved institutions.

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